Michigan

Knowledge Is Power: Energizing The Midwest

August 24, 2023 | By Erik McCleary

The Public Power Project travelled across the Midwest where communities are maintaining their own energy grids, learning the sometimes complicated world of power generation, or fighting for local control over the flow of resources and capital in their communities.

Photo of field with windmills. "A new blog series exploring a public power journey: Knowledge Is Power - Energizing The Midwest"

What will the Michigan Legislature do for our Water?

June 8, 2023 | By Sean McBrearty

Much good progress has been made in Lansing, but so far environmental progress has moved slowly. Here are some of the top policies that we are eager to see the Michigan legislature address.

Workers Rights and our shared environment

March 8, 2023 | By Sean McBrearty

Protecting and strengthening the right of workers to organize is not something usually seen as a priority of environmentalists and environmental organizations, but it ought to be. Not only are these movements inextricably linked, but we are more powerful and are more able to create meaningful change for all working people when we stand together.

Erik McCleary speaking at Ann Arbor for Public Power rally

Advocating for Energy Democracy and a Clean Energy Future in Michigan

February 22, 2023 | By Erik McCleary

Energy Democracy is a concept that seeks to give communities, especially low-income and marginalized communities, greater control over their energy systems and decisions. It aims to promote equity, sustainability, and democratic decision-making in the energy sector, by ensuring that communities have a voice in the development and use of energy resources.

A Great Lakes Love Story

February 14, 2023 | By Jennifer Schlicht

"In 2022, I decided to rekindle my first great romance by visiting - and swimming in - all 5 of the Great Lakes."

Heart drawn in sand on ridge overlooking Lake Michigan and Sleeping Bear Dunes

Black History Water Champion - Ashley Richardson

Black History Month Champion: Ashley Richardson

February 13, 2023 | By LaTrice Harrison

"I am a strong advocate for people, whether through the Human Resources lens or through the JEDI lens, having an ability to foster an educational and safe environment for all is what motivates me. I can create impact and form it; I am so grateful. Utilizing my expertise and skills, I bring structure and systems to even further highlight the great work that we do as an organization. My biggest accomplishment is creating and structuring anti-racism training for the organization and provide development opportunities to staff!"